White Hawk
FollowWhite Hawk is a 1986 Grand Soleil 46' built in Italy by Contiere del Pardo. She has a flush deck, convertible cutter rig, and is white with marine blue cove stripe, coach house stripe, and canvas. Her owners John and Lynette who have owned her since 1999 are cruising the Pacific for their second time.
Recent Updates
Sailing close hauled bound for Majuro, RMI.
Another equator crossing! Sailing to weather E of Aranuka, Kiribati. Will fall off soon and sail between Aranuka and Abemama. May bypass Tarawa and sail direct to Majuro, RMI.
Sailing peacefully in very light wind under 41% waxing moon.
Passage from Nukufetau, Tuvalu to Tarawa, Kiribati. Boisterous much of the day with wind up to 23k on the nose, but also a few spells as light as 10k. Conditions have improved last few hours.
Enroute from Nukufetau, Tuvalu to Tarawa, Kiribati. Beautiful beam reach under starry skies.
Anchored at N end of Lafaga motu, Nukufetau, Tuvalu.
Anchored S of Coal Island, Nukufetau, Tuvalu.
At anchor in front of Funaota motu, NW side Nukufetau, Tuvalu. Isle used for pig farming project. Gorgeous snorkeling nearby.
Anchored off of Coal Is. surrounded by amazing shades of turquoise, aqua, and blue. Beach walk on soft, deep peach sands of Entrance Island. Nukufetau, Tuvalu.
Anchored off unnamed motu S of Lafaga, Nukufetau, Tuvalu. Beautiful calm night with 99% waning moon shining on the water.
Anchored at gorgeous Vasamotu, Nukufetau, Tuvalu.
Outside pass Nukufetau, Tuvalu waiting for good light.
Yesterday wind mostly ESE 20-25k, gusting mid 30s. Seas 3m, some 4m sets. Big squalls after sunset. Winds went light overnight.
Last 24 hr wind mostly 20-25k, gust low 30's. Seas 3m, some 4m sets. Gribs called for 16k, 1.6m. All well.
Departing momentarily for Tuvalu.
At anchor Faioa, Wallis. Depart early tomorrow for Tuvalu.
Anchored off Mata Utu in delightful Wallis.
Boisterous but not unpleasant sail in confused seas yesterday & overnight. 88 mi to go to Wallis.
Enroute from Pago Pago to Wallis. Nice downwind sail in pleasant conditions.
Preparing to raise anchor in Pago Pago bound for Wallis.